Rookhope Arch
by Broady

Comment:
Like JesiLyn I was fascinated by this photo. Here's what I found on Wikipedia:

"Rookhope is a former lead and fluorspar mining village in County Durham, in England. A local landmark is the Rookhope Arch at Lintzgarth, a few hundred yards west up the valley; one of the few remaining parts of the two mile (3 km) Rookhope Chimney. This "horizontal" chimney (parallel to the ground, which actually rises steeply to the moors) was used to carry poisonous flue gases from the Rookhope lead smelting works up onto the high moor. Periodically, lead and silver carried over in the gases and deposited in the chimney were dug out and recovered, rather than going to waste."

Centre-ville de Montréal
by VitaminB

Comment:
Happy 400th birthday Montreal

Phantom
by Ivory

Comment:
Hey Sue, while this is a wonderful photograph, with great DOF and the selective desaturation is fantastic, I like the Lady in Waiting shot for your Masks entry better. I think the natural colour of her hair and her beautiful green eyes shine and are an integral part of the photo. Not to mention her skin tones are almost the same as the mask and blend the photograph to perfection. You have a fantastic eye and a wonderful talent for photography. I look forward to meeting you and your husband I'm sure the meeting will further my love for photography. All the best with this shot.

MAX!

Sherryl Raynor-Johnston 14-6-1950 - Day 13
by sherpet

Comment:
Shez, I am truly moved to tears by this and your determination in this world, you inspire me.

Thank you to you and your Uncle.

MAX!

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by I Enjoy Ham

Comment:
I like the concept that you were going for but I think you fell a little short. IMHO you should have used more light and then driven the contrast up to boost the red wine and we would see more of the ripples on the water.

Lighting direct in a light box with some base colour would have brought the image to life.

Still a great attempt at this shot.

MAX!

anatomy of a robberfly
by roz

Comment:
Now your boosted to a ribbon, that's where you should have been in the first place. Congratulations on the upgrade Roz this gives you your do.

Good on you, all the best to you and yours.

MAX!

anatomy of a robberfly
by roz

Comment:
Roz: you never cease to amaze me with your talent. The patients you have for this kind of shot speaks volumes to the type of photographer you are.

This normally mundane insect passes under our noses as a pest and causes many people much grief, but you have this unbelievable talent to capture the beauty that this creature has and is usually seen by its mate and show it to us in such a fashion that I find inspiring.

I love the macro shots you take of insects and will endeavor to do some of my own now that I see the beauty that they posses and the vibrant colours the mother nature has for us to see.

Thank you Roz. You are truly one of the best this site has to offer.

Keep them coming Roz YOU ROCK.

All the best

MAX!

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Spaceship
by Ken

Comment:
I like the effect of the filter and the overall processing of the image, it makes the "spaceship" pop out at you and the shot unique.

MAX!

Building
by Ken

Comment:
I like the pergola and the detail in the front of the building. Is this a restaurant or the upper level of an apartment? The contrast is nice and the texture of the building is appealing.

MAX!

Doors
by Ken

Comment:
I love heritage buildings and these doors are just wonderful. I love the detail in the door and the paint coming off. The shutters are only for show by the looks of it but it would have something to find if they were the older style that still worked. Great shot and works well in B&W.

MAX!